Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Southern Illinois

Job description

About the facility

This state hospital provides comprehensive primary care services to the adult population in a clinical environment. The facility operates with appropriate medical support staff including medical directors and physicians to ensure efficient patient care coordination and maintains standard clinic procedures during regular business hours.

About the facility location

Southern Illinois is full of beautiful walking trails, waterfalls, and mountains! While on assignment, visit Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park, or Shawnee National Forest!

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care in a state hospital clinic environment, managing diverse primary care cases for adult patients. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses as they present. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call requirements, maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring continuity of care. Collaboration with medical directors, physicians, and support staff ensures quality healthcare delivery within the state hospital system framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 6 to 12
• Support staff: Medical directors, physicians, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes